If I remember correctly, The Library Book: Centennial History of the Minneapolis Public Library (probably available at most Mpls branch libraries and downtown) noted that the reasons for building the new library in the 60s were:
1. "Experts" thought the old library was to expensive to update to modern fire, safety, heating/AC and space needs. 2. The building was "old" (it was at the time of the Gateway renewal project) 3. There was a need for a building to kick start construction in the Gateway project. 4. Plans for a new building of some kind at 10th and Hennepin A great picture of the old library at 10th and Henn is at: http://www.mplib.org/history/cg6.asp as well as a brief history of the Mpls Public Library system And the site on 10th and Hennepin is still a parking lot--44 years after the old library was torn down. > YES! The first time anyone has commented on ....why did they > move the library to begin with? The old library was > beautiful....the floors were unbelievable. The only reason I > can come up with is they were cleaning up the Gateway area > and needed something to build...no one wanted them to build > at that time so it was done as cheap as possible. Such a > mistake! dorie gallagher nokomis > ................................. Sheldon Mains Seward Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
